

Best for beginner divers, 7-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Higgins Point in Lake Coeur d'Alene offers a freshwater dive experience featuring wall and reef topography. Divers can expect depths ranging from 7 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Access is via a shore entry, and the site is suitable for beginners. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 3 and 9 metres. Water temperatures are cold, fluctuating between 4.4°C and 16.7°C. Divers should be prepared for cold water, potential entanglement hazards, and low visibility. Typical dives at this location last approximately 45 minutes. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, boat charters, and guided tours.
47.62946, -116.68683
Higgins Point is best for viewing the salmon spawning.
Higgins Point Launch is located on the end of a lake CDA Drive. It has two launch lanes and is very busy during the summer, especially on the weekends and holidays.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-10m
Visibility
3-9m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Nov, Dec
Yes, this site is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 7 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
The site is accessed via a shore entry.
Divers should be aware of cold water temperatures, potential entanglement, and low visibility.
The site provides parking, toilets, boat charters, and guided tours.
Diving at Higgins Point in Coeur d’Alene requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Higgins Point in Coeur d’Alene are November and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Higgins Point in Coeur d’Alene typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Higgins Point in Coeur d’Alene typically ranges from 3 metres to 9 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.